'It's like joining G-20, but not as good'

'Many countries believe that if they join BRICS, they will be seen as emerging countries and their stature will be enhanced.''G-20 still has common action plans while BRICS does not do that much.'......

'China did not get its way'

'There's no pro-China tilt in BRICS.''All these countries want to be close to China, but they are all good friends of India also.' IMAGE: China's President Xi Jinping, who is also general......

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Today, with China centrally seated and located, the Global South has an intriguing road ahead.Odds of it becoming a Chinese bloc in the emerging new bipolar world are higher than we'd wish them to......

BRICS Expansion: Boost For China

This could become tricky territory for India, given its basically adversarial relationship with China, its moves to block imports and investment from that country, and to deny market access for......

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Though the developed countries have committed for $100-billion climate finance, its realisation is nowhere in sight'. India's focus at the G20 summit in China next month will be on global......

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.''If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite......

BRICS nations commit to refrain from protectionist measures

BRICS nations, including India, on Tuesday expressed commitment to refrain from taking any protectionist measures and improve policy coordination to enhance trade and investment. "They (BRICS trade......

Brazil BRICS summit to be Modi's first multilateral meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the two-day summit of five-nation BRICS forum in Brazil next week when it is likely to give a concrete shape to establishment of a Development Bank......